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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 494.28 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 494.28 and 247.77 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 494.28 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/494.28 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 494.28 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 122,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,467.76/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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