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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 373.42 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 373.42 and 205.45 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 373.42 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/373.42 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 373.42 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 76,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,719.14/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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