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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 486.84 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 486.84 and 247.88 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 486.84 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/486.84 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 486.84 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 120,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,677.90/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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