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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 470.81 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 470.81 and 248.19 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 470.81 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/470.81 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 470.81 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 116,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,849.09/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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