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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.94, 372.33 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.94, 372.33 and 215.48 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.94 : 372.33 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.94/372.33 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.94x = 372.33 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.94x = 80,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,229.67/247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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