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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 479.44 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 479.44 and 249.76 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 479.44 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/479.44 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 479.44 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 119,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,744.93/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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