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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.92 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.92 and 248.19 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.92 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.92 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.92 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 160,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,310.88/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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