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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 487.34 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 487.34 and 248.29 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 487.34 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/487.34 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 487.34 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 121,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,001.05/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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