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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 471.08 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 471.08 and 248.88 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 471.08 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/471.08 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 471.08 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 117,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,242.39/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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