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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 404.16 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 404.16 and 248.48 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 404.16 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/404.16 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 404.16 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 100,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,425.68/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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