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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 439.97 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 439.97 and 248.60 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 439.97 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/439.97 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 439.97 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 109,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,376.40/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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