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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 439.28 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 439.28 and 248.68 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 439.28 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/439.28 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 439.28 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 109,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,240.15/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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