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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 664.38 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 664.38 and 248.27 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 664.38 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/664.38 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 664.38 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 164,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,945.62/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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