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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 487.44 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 487.44 and 248.44 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 487.44 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/487.44 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 487.44 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 121,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,099.59/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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