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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 442.95 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 442.95 and 247.51 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 442.95 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/442.95 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 442.95 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 109,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,634.55/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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