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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 604.35 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 604.35 and 248.85 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 604.35 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/604.35 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 604.35 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 150,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,391.56/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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