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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.23, 603.71 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.23, 603.71 and 248.46 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.23 : 603.71 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.23/603.71 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.23x = 603.71 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.23x = 149,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,997.79/402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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