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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.47, 465.18 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.47, 465.18 and 248.94 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.47 : 465.18 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.47/465.18 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.47x = 465.18 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.47x = 115,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,800.98/310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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