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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 681.56 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 681.56 and 248.28 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 681.56 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/681.56 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 681.56 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 169,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,217.72/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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