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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 371.28 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 371.28 and 204.42 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 371.28 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/371.28 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 371.28 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 75,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,899.22/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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