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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 633 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 633 and 248.90 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 633 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/633 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 633 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 157,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,553.70/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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