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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 621.05 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 621.05 and 248.15 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 621.05 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/621.05 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 621.05 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 154,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,112.63/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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