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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 471.83 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 471.83 and 248.69 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 471.83 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/471.83 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 471.83 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 117,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,339.40/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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