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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,102.68 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,102.68 and 248.14 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,102.68 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,102.68 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,102.68 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 273,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,619.02/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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