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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.96 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.96 and 248.72 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.96 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.96 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.96 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 120,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,867.97/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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