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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.30 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.30 and 248.68 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.30 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.30 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.30 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 105,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,266.24/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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