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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 341.49 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 341.49 and 203.27 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 341.49 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/341.49 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 341.49 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 69,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,414.67/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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