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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 628.21 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 628.21 and 248.23 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 628.21 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/628.21 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 628.21 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 155,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,940.57/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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