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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 645.48 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 645.48 and 248.28 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 645.48 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/645.48 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 645.48 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 160,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,259.77/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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