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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 486.92 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 486.92 and 247.98 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 486.92 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/486.92 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 486.92 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 120,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,747.94/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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