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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 371.70 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 371.70 and 200.28 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 371.70 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/371.70 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 371.70 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 74,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,444.08/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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