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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 372.27 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 372.27 and 202.41 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 372.27 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/372.27 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 372.27 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 75,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,351.17/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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