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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 437.82 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 437.82 and 248.76 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 437.82 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/437.82 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 437.82 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 108,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,912.10/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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