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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.58, 1,296.91 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.58, 1,296.91 and 248.23 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.58 : 1,296.91 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.58/1,296.91 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.58x = 1,296.91 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.58x = 321,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,931.97/864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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