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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 469.86 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 469.86 and 248.76 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 469.86 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/469.86 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 469.86 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 116,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,882.37/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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