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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.21, 632.31 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.21, 632.31 and 248.47 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.21 : 632.31 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.21/632.31 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.21x = 632.31 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.21x = 157,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,107.55/422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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