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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 471.61 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 471.61 and 248.87 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 471.61 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/471.61 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 471.61 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 117,368.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,368.34/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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