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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.90 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.90 and 248.52 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.90 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.90 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.90 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 116,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,531.03/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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