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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 545.55 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 545.55 and 247.96 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 545.55 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/545.55 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 545.55 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 135,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,274.58/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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