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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 545.23 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 545.23 and 247.81 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 545.23 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/545.23 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 545.23 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 135,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,113.45/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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