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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.92, 419.16 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.92, 419.16 and 248.96 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.92 : 419.16 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.92/419.16 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.92x = 419.16 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.92x = 104,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,354.07/279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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