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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 470.57 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 470.57 and 248.12 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 470.57 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/470.57 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 470.57 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 116,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,757.83/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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