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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.46, 547.14 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.46, 547.14 and 247.06 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.46 : 547.14 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.46/547.14 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.46x = 547.14 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.46x = 135,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176.41/396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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