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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.14, 1,467.20 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.14, 1,467.20 and 247.70 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.14 : 1,467.20 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.14/1,467.20 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.14x = 1,467.20 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.14x = 363,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,425.44/978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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