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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 371.49 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 371.49 and 220.41 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 371.49 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/371.49 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 371.49 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 81,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880.11/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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