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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.58, 433.32 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.58, 433.32 and 248.60 is: 343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.58 : 433.32 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.58/433.32 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.58x = 433.32 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.58x = 107,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,723.35/313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.53

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