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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 432.36 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 432.36 and 248.28 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 432.36 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/432.36 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 432.36 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 107,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,346.34/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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