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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 645.57 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 645.57 and 248.27 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 645.57 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/645.57 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 645.57 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 160,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,272.44/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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