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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.25, 618.33 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.25, 618.33 and 248.82 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 618.33 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/618.33 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 618.33 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 153,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,854.96/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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