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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 427.89 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 427.89 and 248.14 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 427.89 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/427.89 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 427.89 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 106,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,176.62/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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