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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.17, 441.23 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.17, 441.23 and 248.60 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.17 : 441.23 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.17/441.23 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.17x = 441.23 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.17x = 109,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,689.64/294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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