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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 646.92 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 646.92 and 248.88 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 646.92 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/646.92 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 646.92 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 161,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,005.45/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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