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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 559.25 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 559.25 and 247.93 is: 342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 559.25 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/559.25 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 559.25 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 138,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,652.21/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.17

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