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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.11, 407.03 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.11, 407.03 and 248.54 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.11 : 407.03 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.11/407.03 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.11x = 407.03 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.11x = 101,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,159.96/295.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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