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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 615.36 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 615.36 and 248.88 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 615.36 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/615.36 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 615.36 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 153,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,150.80/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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