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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 487.57 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 487.57 and 248.43 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 487.57 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/487.57 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 487.57 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 121,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,128.69/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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