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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 379.19 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 379.19 and 247.82 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 379.19 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/379.19 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 379.19 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 93,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,967.73/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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