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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 440.50 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 440.50 and 248.27 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 440.50 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/440.50 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 440.50 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 109,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,364.29/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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