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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 631.30 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 631.30 and 248.66 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 631.30 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/631.30 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 631.30 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 156,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,979.06/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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