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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 477.68 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 477.68 and 248.20 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 477.68 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/477.68 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 477.68 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 118,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,560.18/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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