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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 996.90 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 996.90 and 248.19 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 996.90 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/996.90 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 996.90 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 247,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,420.61/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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