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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 628.33 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 628.33 and 248.32 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 628.33 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/628.33 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 628.33 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 156,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,026.91/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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