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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 544.36 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 544.36 and 247.10 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 544.36 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/544.36 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 544.36 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 134,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,511.36/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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