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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 680.48 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 680.48 and 248.01 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 680.48 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/680.48 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 680.48 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 168,766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,766.11/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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