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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.95, 1,193.97 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.95, 1,193.97 and 248.21 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.95 : 1,193.97 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.95/1,193.97 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.95x = 1,193.97 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.95x = 296,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,355.29/795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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