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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 632.13 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 632.13 and 248.24 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 632.13 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/632.13 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 632.13 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 156,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,917.04/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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