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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 470.76 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 470.76 and 248.24 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 470.76 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/470.76 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 470.76 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 116,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,861.46/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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