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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 456.81 and 248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 456.81 and 248.53 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 456.81 = 248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/456.81 = 248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 456.81 × 248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 113,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,530.99/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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