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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 389.27 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 389.27 and 247.75 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 389.27 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/389.27 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 389.27 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 96,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,441.64/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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