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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.20, 588.74 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.20, 588.74 and 248 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.20 : 588.74 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.20/588.74 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.20x = 588.74 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.20x = 146,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,007.52/392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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