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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 379.92 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 379.92 and 248.15 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 379.92 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/379.92 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 379.92 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 94,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,279.03/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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