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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 603.45 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 603.45 and 248.13 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 603.45 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/603.45 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 603.45 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 149,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,734.05/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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