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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 646.08 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 646.08 and 248.86 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 646.08 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/646.08 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 646.08 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 160,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,783.47/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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