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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 404.28 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 404.28 and 248.58 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 404.28 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/404.28 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 404.28 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 100,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,495.92/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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