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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 957.18 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 957.18 and 248.23 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 957.18 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/957.18 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 957.18 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 237,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,602.35/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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