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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.64 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.64 and 247.92 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.64 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.64 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.64 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 135,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,275.07/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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