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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.12 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.12 and 248.84 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.12 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.12 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.12 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 121,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,460.10/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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