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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 435.92 and 248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 435.92 and 248.39 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 435.92 = 248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/435.92 = 248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 435.92 × 248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 108,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,278.66/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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