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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 479.74 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 479.74 and 249.70 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 479.74 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/479.74 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 479.74 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 119,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,791.08/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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