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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 432.27 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 432.27 and 248.40 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 432.27 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/432.27 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 432.27 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 107,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,375.87/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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