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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 408.57 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 408.57 and 247.28 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 408.57 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/408.57 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 408.57 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 101,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,031.19/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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