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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 545.64 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 545.64 and 247.98 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 545.64 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/545.64 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 545.64 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 135,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,307.81/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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