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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 631.98 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 631.98 and 248.13 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 631.98 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/631.98 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 631.98 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 156,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,813.82/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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