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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.28, 1,102.88 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.28, 1,102.88 and 248.32 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.28 : 1,102.88 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.28/1,102.88 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.28x = 1,102.88 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.28x = 273,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,867.16/735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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