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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 493.94 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 493.94 and 247.64 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 493.94 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/493.94 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 493.94 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 122,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317.45/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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