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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.65 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.65 and 204.35 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.65 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.65 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.65 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 75,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,945.59/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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