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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 615.54 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 615.54 and 248.38 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 615.54 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/615.54 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 615.54 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 152,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,887.83/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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