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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.11, 522.03 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.11, 522.03 and 247.16 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.11 : 522.03 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.11/522.03 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.11x = 522.03 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.11x = 129,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,022.32/378.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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