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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 470.97 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 470.97 and 248.37 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 470.97 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/470.97 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 470.97 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 116,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,974.82/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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