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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 394.38 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 394.38 and 247 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 394.38 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/394.38 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 394.38 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 97,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,411.86/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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