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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 371.07 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 371.07 and 208.59 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 371.07 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/371.07 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 371.07 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 77,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.49/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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