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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 487 and 247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 487 and 247.99 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 487 = 247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/487 = 247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 487 × 247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 120,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,771.13/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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