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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 488.30 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 488.30 and 248.99 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 488.30 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/488.30 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 488.30 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 121,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,578.75/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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