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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 545.35 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 545.35 and 247.95 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 545.35 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/545.35 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 545.35 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 135,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,219.53/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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