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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 373.10 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 373.10 and 218.12 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 373.10 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/373.10 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 373.10 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 81,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377.62/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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