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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 471.26 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 471.26 and 248 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 471.26 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/471.26 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 471.26 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 116,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,872.48/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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