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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 419.76 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 419.76 and 248.99 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 419.76 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/419.76 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 419.76 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 104,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,513.94/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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