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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 342.81 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 342.81 and 231.03 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 342.81 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/342.81 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 342.81 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 79,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199.39/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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