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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 493.08 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 493.08 and 247.16 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 493.08 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/493.08 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 493.08 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 121,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869.65/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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