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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.02, 633.17 and 248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.02, 633.17 and 248.65 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.02 : 633.17 = 248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.02/633.17 = 248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.02x = 633.17 × 248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.02x = 157,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,437.72/422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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