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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.88 and 247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.88 and 247.58 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.88 = 247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.88 = 247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.88 × 247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 120,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,294.17/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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