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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.36 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.36 and 248.88 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.36 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.36 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.36 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 169,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,576.88/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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