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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 477.64 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 477.64 and 248.06 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 477.64 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/477.64 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 477.64 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 118,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,483.38/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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