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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 471.78 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 471.78 and 248.58 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 471.78 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/471.78 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 471.78 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 117,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,275.07/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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