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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.83, 371.05 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.83, 371.05 and 209.22 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.83 : 371.05 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.83/371.05 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.83x = 371.05 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.83x = 77,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,629.17/247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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