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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.50 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.50 and 248.91 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.50 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.50 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.50 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 109,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,147.04/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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