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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 631.46 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 631.46 and 248.11 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 631.46 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/631.46 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 631.46 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 156,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,668.38/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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