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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 415.86 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 415.86 and 248.58 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 415.86 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/415.86 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 415.86 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 103,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,374.48/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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