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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 394.32 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 394.32 and 247.20 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 394.32 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/394.32 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 394.32 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 97,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,475.90/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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