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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 893.14 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 893.14 and 248.88 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 893.14 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/893.14 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 893.14 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 222,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,284.68/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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