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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 631.87 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 631.87 and 248.05 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 631.87 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/631.87 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 631.87 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 156,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,736.93/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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