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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 371.53 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 371.53 and 202.33 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 371.53 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/371.53 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 371.53 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 75,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171.66/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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