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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 341.36 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 341.36 and 200.82 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 341.36 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/341.36 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 341.36 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 68,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,551.92/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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