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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 371.64 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 371.64 and 223.22 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 371.64 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/371.64 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 371.64 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 82,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,957.48/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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