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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 414.70 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 414.70 and 248.34 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 414.70 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/414.70 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 414.70 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 102,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,986.60/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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