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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 369.80 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 369.80 and 203.38 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 369.80 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/369.80 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 369.80 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 75,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,209.92/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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