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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 471.69 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 471.69 and 248.63 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 471.69 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/471.69 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 471.69 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 117,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,273.93/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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