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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 395.80 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 395.80 and 247.66 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 395.80 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/395.80 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 395.80 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 98,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,023.83/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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