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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 372.47 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 372.47 and 204.80 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 372.47 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/372.47 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 372.47 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 76,281.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,281.41/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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