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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 368.92 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 368.92 and 206.64 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 368.92 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/368.92 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 368.92 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 76,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,233.63/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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