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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.14, 1,102.85 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.14, 1,102.85 and 248.22 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.14 : 1,102.85 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.14/1,102.85 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.14x = 1,102.85 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.14x = 273,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,748.19/735.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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