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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 342.48 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 342.48 and 231.09 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 342.48 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/342.48 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 342.48 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 79,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,143.70/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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