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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 471.99 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 471.99 and 248.86 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 471.99 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/471.99 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 471.99 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 117,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,459.43/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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