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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 370.35 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 370.35 and 203.76 is: 304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 370.35 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/370.35 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 370.35 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 75,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,462.52/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.79

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