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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 479.88 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 479.88 and 249.84 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 479.88 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/479.88 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 479.88 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 119,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,893.22/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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