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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 470.69 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 470.69 and 248.77 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 470.69 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/470.69 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 470.69 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 117,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,090.48/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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