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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.81, 1,468.24 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.81, 1,468.24 and 248.45 is: 372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.81 : 1,468.24 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.81/1,468.24 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.81x = 1,468.24 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.81x = 364,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,777.51/978.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.67

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