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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 422.34 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 422.34 and 248.24 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 422.34 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/422.34 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 422.34 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 104,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,841.68/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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