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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.64, 1,467.96 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.64, 1,467.96 and 248.22 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.64 : 1,467.96 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.64/1,467.96 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.64x = 1,467.96 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.64x = 364,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,377.03/978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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