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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 487.10 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 487.10 and 248.30 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 487.10 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/487.10 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 487.10 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 120,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,945.12/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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