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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.05, 518.42 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.05, 518.42 and 248.15 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.05 : 518.42 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.05/518.42 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.05x = 518.42 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.05x = 128,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,643.95/345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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