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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 483.96 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 483.96 and 247.92 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 483.96 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/483.96 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 483.96 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 119,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,983.36/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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