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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 485.87 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 485.87 and 247.27 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 485.87 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/485.87 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 485.87 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 120,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,140.48/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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