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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 372.74 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 372.74 and 216.05 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 372.74 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/372.74 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 372.74 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 80,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,527.53/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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