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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.31, 893.28 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.31, 893.28 and 248.88 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.31 : 893.28 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.31/893.28 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.31x = 893.28 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.31x = 222,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,323.81/595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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