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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 480.83 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 480.83 and 249.17 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 480.83 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/480.83 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 480.83 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 119,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,809.88/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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