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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 485.07 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 485.07 and 248.18 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 485.07 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/485.07 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 485.07 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 120,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,384.67/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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