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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 403.46 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 403.46 and 248.25 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 403.46 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/403.46 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 403.46 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 100,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,158.89/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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