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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 631.17 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 631.17 and 247.89 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 631.17 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/631.17 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 631.17 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 156,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,460.73/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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