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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.82, 457.94 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.82, 457.94 and 248.78 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.82 : 457.94 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.82/457.94 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.82x = 457.94 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.82x = 113,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,928.08/331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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