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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 475.07 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 475.07 and 248.00 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 475.07 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/475.07 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 475.07 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 117,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,813.74/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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