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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 470.76 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 470.76 and 248.40 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 470.76 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/470.76 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 470.76 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 116,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,936.78/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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