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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 415.28 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 415.28 and 248.96 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 415.28 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/415.28 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 415.28 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 103,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,389.77/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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