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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 402.78 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 402.78 and 248.02 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 402.78 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/402.78 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 402.78 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 99,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,897.50/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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