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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 810.90 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 810.90 and 248.22 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 810.90 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/810.90 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 810.90 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 201,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,281.60/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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