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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 455.36 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 455.36 and 248.42 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 455.36 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/455.36 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 455.36 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 113,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,117.01/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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