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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 340.77 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 340.77 and 203.34 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 340.77 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/340.77 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 340.77 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 69,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,292.17/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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