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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 418.23 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 418.23 and 248.04 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 418.23 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/418.23 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 418.23 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 103,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,737.77/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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