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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.34 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.34 and 248.44 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.34 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.34 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.34 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 157,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,098.55/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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