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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 647.34 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 647.34 and 248.88 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 647.34 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/647.34 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 647.34 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 161,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,109.98/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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