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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.15, 957.08 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.15, 957.08 and 248.21 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.15 : 957.08 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.15/957.08 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.15x = 957.08 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.15x = 237,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,550.80/638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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