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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 372.05 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 372.05 and 204.48 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 372.05 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/372.05 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 372.05 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 76,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,074.52/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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