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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 471.48 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 471.48 and 248.44 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 471.48 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/471.48 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 471.48 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 117,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,134.49/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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