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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 456.76 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 456.76 and 248.47 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 456.76 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/456.76 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 456.76 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 113,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,491.06/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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