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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 533.67 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 533.67 and 247.48 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 533.67 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/533.67 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 533.67 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 132,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072.65/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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