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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 341.22 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 341.22 and 204.06 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 341.22 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/341.22 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 341.22 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 69,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,629.35/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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