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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 471.63 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 471.63 and 248.97 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 471.63 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/471.63 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 471.63 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 117,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,421.72/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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