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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 436.67 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 436.67 and 248.58 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 436.67 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/436.67 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 436.67 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 108,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,547.43/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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