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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 719.78 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 719.78 and 248.42 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 719.78 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/719.78 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 719.78 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 178,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,802.91/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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