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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 633.03 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 633.03 and 248.73 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 633.03 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/633.03 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 633.03 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 157,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,453.55/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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