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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 370.23 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 370.23 and 213.60 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 370.23 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/370.23 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 370.23 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 79,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081.13/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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