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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 479.52 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 479.52 and 249.20 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 479.52 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/479.52 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 479.52 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 119,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,496.38/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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