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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 494.43 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 494.43 and 247.95 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 494.43 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/494.43 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 494.43 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 122,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,593.92/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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