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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 546.86 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 546.86 and 247.02 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 546.86 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/546.86 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 546.86 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 135,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,084.12/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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