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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 391.41 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 391.41 and 247.47 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 391.41 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/391.41 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 391.41 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 96,862.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,862.23/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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