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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 342.71 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 342.71 and 234.54 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 342.71 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/342.71 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 342.71 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 80,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,378.03/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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