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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.01, 1,151.98 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.01, 1,151.98 and 248.00 is: 371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.01 : 1,151.98 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.01/1,151.98 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.01x = 1,151.98 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.01x = 285,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,692.68/768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.99

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