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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 487.47 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 487.47 and 248.14 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 487.47 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/487.47 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 487.47 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 120,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,960.81/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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