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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 632.16 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 632.16 and 248.27 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 632.16 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/632.16 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 632.16 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 156,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,946.36/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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