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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 486.83 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 486.83 and 247.91 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 486.83 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/486.83 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 486.83 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 120,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,689.55/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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