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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,102.96 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,102.96 and 248.24 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,102.96 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,102.96 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,102.96 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 273,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,793.28/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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