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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.16, 604.14 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.16, 604.14 and 248.44 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.16 : 604.14 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.16/604.14 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.16x = 604.14 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.16x = 150,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,092.54/402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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