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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,102.70 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,102.70 and 248.20 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,102.70 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,102.70 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,102.70 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 273,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,688.00/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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