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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 632.53 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 632.53 and 248.54 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 632.53 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/632.53 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 632.53 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 157,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,205.22/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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