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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 369.90 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 369.90 and 208.77 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 369.90 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/369.90 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 369.90 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 77,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,224.02/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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