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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.85, 486.69 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.85, 486.69 and 248.16 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.85 : 486.69 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.85/486.69 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.85x = 486.69 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.85x = 120,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,776.99/352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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