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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 402.84 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 402.84 and 248.04 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 402.84 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/402.84 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 402.84 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 99,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,920.43/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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