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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 340.84 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 340.84 and 202.79 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 340.84 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/340.84 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 340.84 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 69,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,118.94/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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