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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.58 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.58 and 203.58 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.58 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.58 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.58 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 75,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,441.66/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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