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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 419.14 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 419.14 and 248.64 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 419.14 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/419.14 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 419.14 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 104,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,214.97/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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