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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 458.16 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 458.16 and 248.94 is: 343.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 458.16 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/458.16 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 458.16 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 114,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,053.42/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.57

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