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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.19, 1,102.98 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.19, 1,102.98 and 248.17 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 1,102.98 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/1,102.98 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 1,102.98 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 273,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,726.55/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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