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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.23, 1,022.03 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.23, 1,022.03 and 248.45 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.23 : 1,022.03 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.23/1,022.03 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.23x = 1,022.03 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.23x = 253,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,923.35/681.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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