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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 372.40 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 372.40 and 217.48 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 372.40 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/372.40 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 372.40 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 80,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,989.55/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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