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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,103.10 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,103.10 and 248.40 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,103.10 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,103.10 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,103.10 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 274,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,010.04/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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