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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 430.83 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 430.83 and 248.94 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 430.83 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/430.83 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 430.83 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 107,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,250.82/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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