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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,359.06 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,359.06 and 248.02 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,359.06 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,359.06 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,359.06 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 337,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,074.06/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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