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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 248.76 is: 373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.32 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.32 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.32 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 128,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,688.52/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.14

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