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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 559.08 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 559.08 and 247.82 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 559.08 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/559.08 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 559.08 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 138,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.21/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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