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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.26, 1,398.38 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.26, 1,398.38 and 248.26 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.26 : 1,398.38 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.26/1,398.38 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.26x = 1,398.38 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.26x = 347,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,161.82/932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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