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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.43, 419.31 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.43, 419.31 and 248.15 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.43 : 419.31 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.43/419.31 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.43x = 419.31 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.43x = 104,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,051.78/303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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