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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 457.58 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 457.58 and 248.31 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 457.58 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/457.58 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 457.58 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 113,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,622.31/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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