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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.52, 1,467.67 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.52, 1,467.67 and 248.11 is: 372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.52 : 1,467.67 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.52/1,467.67 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.52x = 1,467.67 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.52x = 364,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,143.60/978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.14

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