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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.33 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.33 and 203.15 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.33 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.33 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.33 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 69,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,338.47/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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