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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 646.62 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 646.62 and 248.44 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 646.62 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/646.62 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 646.62 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 160,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,644.66/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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