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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 487.25 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 487.25 and 248.27 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 487.25 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/487.25 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 487.25 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 120,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,969.56/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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