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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 485.44 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 485.44 and 248 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 485.44 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/485.44 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 485.44 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 120,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,389.12/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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