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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 370.62 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 370.62 and 203.79 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 370.62 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/370.62 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 370.62 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 75,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,528.65/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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