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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.93 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.93 and 248.00 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.93 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.93 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.93 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 117,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,780.27/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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