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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 340.88 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 340.88 and 203.27 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 340.88 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/340.88 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 340.88 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 69,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.68/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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