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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 484.89 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 484.89 and 248.18 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 484.89 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/484.89 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 484.89 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 120,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,340.00/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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