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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 487.68 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 487.68 and 248.64 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 487.68 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/487.68 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 487.68 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 121,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,256.76/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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