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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 379.28 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 379.28 and 247.05 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 379.28 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/379.28 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 379.28 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 93,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,701.74/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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