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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 442.98 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 442.98 and 247.32 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 442.98 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/442.98 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 442.98 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 109,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,557.81/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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