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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 645.88 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 645.88 and 248.03 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 645.88 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/645.88 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 645.88 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 160,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,193.77/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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