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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.61 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.61 and 248.14 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.61 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.61 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.61 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 168,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,884.86/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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