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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 479.88 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 479.88 and 249.88 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 479.88 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/479.88 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 479.88 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 119,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,912.41/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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