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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 495.32 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 495.32 and 247.05 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 495.32 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/495.32 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 495.32 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 122,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,367.57/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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