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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.40 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.40 and 206.22 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.40 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.40 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.40 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 70,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,403.51/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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