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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 340.75 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 340.75 and 203.60 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 340.75 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/340.75 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 340.75 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 69,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,376.70/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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