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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 369.52 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 369.52 and 201.72 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 369.52 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/369.52 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 369.52 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 74,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,539.57/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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