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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 440.55 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 440.55 and 248.49 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 440.55 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/440.55 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 440.55 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 109,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,472.27/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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