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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 477.90 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 477.90 and 248.27 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 477.90 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/477.90 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 477.90 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 118,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,645.84/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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