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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 418.82 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 418.82 and 248.37 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 418.82 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/418.82 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 418.82 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 104,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,021.08/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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