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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 518.88 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 518.88 and 248.54 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 518.88 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/518.88 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 518.88 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 128,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,959.84/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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