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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.43 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.43 and 248.74 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.43 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.43 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.43 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 104,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,328.90/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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