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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.46, 440.92 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.46, 440.92 and 248.70 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.46 : 440.92 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.46/440.92 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.46x = 440.92 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.46x = 109,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,656.80/294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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