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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 403.13 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 403.13 and 248.27 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 403.13 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/403.13 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 403.13 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 100,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,083.84/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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