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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,102.62 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,102.62 and 248.15 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,102.62 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,102.62 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,102.62 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 273,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,615.15/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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