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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 391.68 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 391.68 and 247.14 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 391.68 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/391.68 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 391.68 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 96,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,799.80/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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