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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 415.98 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 415.98 and 248.95 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 415.98 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/415.98 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 415.98 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 103,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,558.22/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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