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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.37, 893.22 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.37, 893.22 and 248.87 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.37 : 893.22 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.37/893.22 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.37x = 893.22 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.37x = 222,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,289.95/595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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