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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.82 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.82 and 247.23 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.82 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.82 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.82 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 120,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,109.28/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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