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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 545.61 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 545.61 and 247.85 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 545.61 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/545.61 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 545.61 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 135,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,226.71/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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