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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 370.74 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 370.74 and 204.68 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 370.74 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/370.74 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 370.74 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 75,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,883.06/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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