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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 372.47 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 372.47 and 204.44 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 372.47 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/372.47 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 372.47 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 76,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,147.77/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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