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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 480.47 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 480.47 and 248.77 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 480.47 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/480.47 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 480.47 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 119,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,525.88/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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