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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.93, 645.49 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.93, 645.49 and 248.23 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.93 : 645.49 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.93/645.49 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.93x = 645.49 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.93x = 160,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,229.98/430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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