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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 480.42 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 480.42 and 248.65 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 480.42 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/480.42 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 480.42 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 119,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,455.23/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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