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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 892.60 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 892.60 and 248.20 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 892.60 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/892.60 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 892.60 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 221,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,544.32/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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