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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.57, 370.27 and 202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.57, 370.27 and 202.21 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.57 : 370.27 = 202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.57/370.27 = 202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.57x = 370.27 × 202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.57x = 74,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,872.30/247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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