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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 371.44 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 371.44 and 211.56 is: 316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 371.44 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/371.44 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 371.44 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 78,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,581.62/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.91

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