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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.61 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.61 and 248.18 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.61 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.61 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.61 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 104,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883.35/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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