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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,203.53 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,203.53 and 247.14 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,203.53 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,203.53 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,203.53 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 297,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,440.40/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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