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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.31, 545.67 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.31, 545.67 and 247.98 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.31 : 545.67 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.31/545.67 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.31x = 545.67 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.31x = 135,315.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,315.25/395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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