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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 433.38 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 433.38 and 248.61 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 433.38 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/433.38 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 433.38 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 107,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,742.60/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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