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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.79, 457.38 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.79, 457.38 and 248.76 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.79 : 457.38 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.79/457.38 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.79x = 457.38 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.79x = 113,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,777.85/331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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