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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,102.28 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,102.28 and 248.00 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,102.28 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,102.28 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,102.28 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 273,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,358.69/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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