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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.45 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.45 and 248.32 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.45 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.45 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.45 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 97,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,701.50/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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