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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 428.25 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 428.25 and 248.40 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 428.25 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/428.25 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 428.25 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 106,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,377.30/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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