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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.25, 456.84 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.25, 456.84 and 248.54 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.25 : 456.84 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.25/456.84 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.25x = 456.84 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.25x = 113,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,541.35/331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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