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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 635.82 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 635.82 and 248.30 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 635.82 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/635.82 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 635.82 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 157,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875.11/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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