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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,204.22 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,204.22 and 247.53 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,204.22 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,204.22 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,204.22 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 298,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,080.58/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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