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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.43, 495.69 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.43, 495.69 and 247.34 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.43 : 495.69 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.43/495.69 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.43x = 495.69 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.43x = 122,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,605.20/359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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