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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 628.24 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 628.24 and 248.24 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 628.24 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/628.24 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 628.24 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 155,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954.30/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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