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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 479.28 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 479.28 and 249.64 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 479.28 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/479.28 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 479.28 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 119,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,647.46/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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