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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 545.23 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 545.23 and 247.81 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 545.23 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/545.23 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 545.23 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 135,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,109.48/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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