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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 664.47 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 664.47 and 248.20 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 664.47 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/664.47 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 664.47 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 164,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,919.79/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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