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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 420.57 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 420.57 and 248.95 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 420.57 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/420.57 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 420.57 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 104,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,700.90/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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