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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 418.42 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 418.42 and 248.03 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 418.42 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/418.42 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 418.42 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 103,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.71/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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