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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 343.11 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 343.11 and 235.14 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 343.11 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/343.11 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 343.11 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 80,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,678.89/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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