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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 456.60 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 456.60 and 248.08 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 456.60 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/456.60 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 456.60 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 113,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,273.33/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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