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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 645.74 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 645.74 and 248.34 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 645.74 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/645.74 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 645.74 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 160,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,363.07/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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