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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.45, 1,103.33 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.45, 1,103.33 and 248.82 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.45 : 1,103.33 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.45/1,103.33 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.45x = 1,103.33 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.45x = 274,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,530.57/735.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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