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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 893 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 893 and 248.66 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 893 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/893 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 893 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 222,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,053.38/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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