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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.47, 486.22 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.47, 486.22 and 247.52 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.47 : 486.22 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.47/486.22 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.47x = 486.22 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.47x = 120,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,349.17/352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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