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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,112.65 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,112.65 and 248.20 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,112.65 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,112.65 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,112.65 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 276,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,158.49/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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