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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 470.37 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 470.37 and 248.15 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 470.37 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/470.37 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 470.37 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 116,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,722.32/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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