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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.12, 1,194.12 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.12, 1,194.12 and 248.22 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.12 : 1,194.12 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.12/1,194.12 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.12x = 1,194.12 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.12x = 296,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,404.47/796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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