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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 479.93 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 479.93 and 249.81 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 479.93 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/479.93 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 479.93 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 119,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,890.06/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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