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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.01, 406.87 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.01, 406.87 and 247.56 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.01 : 406.87 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.01/406.87 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.01x = 406.87 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.01x = 100,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,724.74/295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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