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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 615.86 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 615.86 and 248.23 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 615.86 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/615.86 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 615.86 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 152,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,874.93/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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