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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.75, 1,468.13 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.75, 1,468.13 and 248.33 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.75 : 1,468.13 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.75/1,468.13 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.75x = 1,468.13 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.75x = 364,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,580.72/978.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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