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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 438.65 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 438.65 and 248.11 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 438.65 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/438.65 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 438.65 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 108,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,832.21/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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