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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 340.86 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 340.86 and 200.46 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 340.86 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/340.86 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 340.86 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 68,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,328.80/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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