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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.64, 1,296.78 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.64, 1,296.78 and 248.23 is: 372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.64 : 1,296.78 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.64/1,296.78 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.64x = 1,296.78 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.64x = 321,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,900.39/864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.29

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