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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 627.98 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 627.98 and 248.09 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 627.98 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/627.98 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 627.98 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 155,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,791.18/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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