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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 632.24 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 632.24 and 248.02 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 632.24 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/632.24 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 632.24 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 156,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,807.67/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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