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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.56, 385.47 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.56, 385.47 and 248.02 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.56 : 385.47 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.56/385.47 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.56x = 385.47 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.56x = 95,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,604.27/279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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