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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 456.30 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 456.30 and 248.33 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 456.30 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/456.30 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 456.30 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 113,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314.12/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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