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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 505.14 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 505.14 and 247.85 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 505.14 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/505.14 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 505.14 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 125,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,200.21/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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