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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 342.17 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 342.17 and 211.21 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 342.17 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/342.17 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 342.17 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 72,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,269.73/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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