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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,357.56 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,357.56 and 247.02 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,357.56 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,357.56 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,357.56 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 335,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,344.47/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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