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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.18 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.18 and 248 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.18 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.18 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.18 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 160,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,004.64/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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