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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 405.72 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 405.72 and 247.80 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 405.72 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/405.72 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 405.72 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 100,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,537.42/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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