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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 631.78 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 631.78 and 248.04 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 631.78 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/631.78 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 631.78 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 156,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,706.71/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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