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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.66, 434.13 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.66, 434.13 and 248.96 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.66 : 434.13 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.66/434.13 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.66x = 434.13 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.66x = 108,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.83/314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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