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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 414.67 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 414.67 and 248.59 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 414.67 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/414.67 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 414.67 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 103,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,079.50/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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