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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 487.23 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 487.23 and 248.11 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 487.23 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/487.23 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 487.23 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 120,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,884.49/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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