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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.02, 1,102.80 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.02, 1,102.80 and 248.12 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.02 : 1,102.80 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.02/1,102.80 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.02x = 1,102.80 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.02x = 273,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,626.74/735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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