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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 341.52 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 341.52 and 207.50 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 341.52 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/341.52 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 341.52 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 70,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,862.91/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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