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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.37, 370.66 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.37, 370.66 and 208.67 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.37 : 370.66 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.37/370.66 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.37x = 370.66 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.37x = 77,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,344.51/247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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