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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 480.22 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 480.22 and 248.57 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 480.22 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/480.22 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 480.22 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 119,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,365.26/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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