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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 440.55 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 440.55 and 248.45 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 440.55 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/440.55 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 440.55 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 109,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,452.44/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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