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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.91, 469.77 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.91, 469.77 and 248.33 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.91 : 469.77 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.91/469.77 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.91x = 469.77 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.91x = 116,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,658.23/313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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