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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 428.46 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 428.46 and 248.56 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 428.46 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/428.46 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 428.46 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 106,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,496.01/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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