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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 632.07 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 632.07 and 248.20 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 632.07 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/632.07 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 632.07 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 156,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,876.61/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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