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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 391.13 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 391.13 and 247.12 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 391.13 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/391.13 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 391.13 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 96,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,654.76/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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