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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.50, 469.79 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.50, 469.79 and 248.66 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.50 : 469.79 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.50/469.79 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.50x = 469.79 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.50x = 116,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,817.98/313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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