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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,152.50 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,152.50 and 248.13 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,152.50 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,152.50 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,152.50 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 285,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,968.58/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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