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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 559.22 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 559.22 and 247.91 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 559.22 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/559.22 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 559.22 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 138,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,632.19/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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