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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.25 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.25 and 247.50 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.25 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.25 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.25 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 121,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,335.64/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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