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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.43, 1,296.46 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.43, 1,296.46 and 248.00 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.43 : 1,296.46 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.43/1,296.46 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.43x = 1,296.46 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.43x = 321,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,521.81/864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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