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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.96, 494.08 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.96, 494.08 and 247.62 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.96 : 494.08 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.96/494.08 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.96x = 494.08 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.96x = 122,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344.09/357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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