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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 893.18 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 893.18 and 248.50 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 893.18 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/893.18 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 893.18 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 221,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,951.75/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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