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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.47, 1,467.73 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.47, 1,467.73 and 248.10 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.47 : 1,467.73 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.47/1,467.73 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.47x = 1,467.73 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.47x = 364,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,143.19/978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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