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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 632.13 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 632.13 and 248.16 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 632.13 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/632.13 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 632.13 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 156,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,864.98/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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