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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 545.26 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 545.26 and 247.82 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 545.26 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/545.26 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 545.26 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 135,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,126.33/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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