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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 441.18 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 441.18 and 248.52 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 441.18 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/441.18 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 441.18 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 109,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,642.05/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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