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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.79, 406.76 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.79, 406.76 and 248.04 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.79 : 406.76 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.79/406.76 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.79x = 406.76 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.79x = 100,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,891.51/294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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