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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,203.43 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,203.43 and 247.07 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,203.43 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,203.43 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,203.43 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 297,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,333.84/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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