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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 340.95 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 340.95 and 203.61 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 340.95 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/340.95 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 340.95 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 69,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.83/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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