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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 458.00 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 458.00 and 248.03 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 458.00 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/458.00 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 458.00 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 113,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,596.07/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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