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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,102.44 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,102.44 and 248.08 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,102.44 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,102.44 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,102.44 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 273,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,493.32/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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