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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 631.89 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 631.89 and 248.18 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 631.89 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/631.89 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 631.89 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 156,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,819.30/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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