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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 632.56 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 632.56 and 248.56 is: 343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 632.56 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/632.56 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 632.56 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 157,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,232.02/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.02

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