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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 478.53 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 478.53 and 248.82 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 478.53 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/478.53 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 478.53 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 119,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,067.83/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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