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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.01, 486.81 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.01, 486.81 and 248.06 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.01 : 486.81 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.01/486.81 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.01x = 486.81 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.01x = 120,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,759.31/353.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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