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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.10, 891.69 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.10, 891.69 and 248.15 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.10 : 891.69 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.10/891.69 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.10x = 891.69 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.10x = 221,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,268.42/595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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