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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.52 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.52 and 248.40 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.52 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.52 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.52 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 102,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,966.15/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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