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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.57, 1,467.83 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.57, 1,467.83 and 248.14 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.57 : 1,467.83 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.57/1,467.83 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.57x = 1,467.83 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.57x = 364,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,235.30/978.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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