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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 664.62 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 664.62 and 248.46 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 664.62 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/664.62 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 664.62 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 165,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,131.49/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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