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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 545.58 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 545.58 and 247.86 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 545.58 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/545.58 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 545.58 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 135,227.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,227.46/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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