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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 340.98 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 340.98 and 208 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 340.98 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/340.98 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 340.98 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 70,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923.84/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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