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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 633.15 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 633.15 and 248.94 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 633.15 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/633.15 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 633.15 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 157,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,616.36/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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