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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 718.26 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 718.26 and 248 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 718.26 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/718.26 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 718.26 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 178,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,128.48/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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