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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 419.04 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 419.04 and 248.40 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 419.04 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/419.04 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 419.04 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 104,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,089.54/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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