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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 519.53 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 519.53 and 248.72 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 519.53 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/519.53 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 519.53 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 129,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,213.66/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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