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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.43, 455.73 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.43, 455.73 and 248.67 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.43 : 455.73 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.43/455.73 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.43x = 455.73 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.43x = 113,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,326.38/303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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