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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 480.51 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 480.51 and 248.94 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 480.51 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/480.51 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 480.51 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 119,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,618.16/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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