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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 485.34 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 485.34 and 248.92 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 485.34 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/485.34 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 485.34 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 120,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,810.83/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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