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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.66, 441.34 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.66, 441.34 and 248.84 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.66 : 441.34 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.66/441.34 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.66x = 441.34 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.66x = 109,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,822.57/294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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