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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 371.83 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 371.83 and 225.39 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 371.83 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/371.83 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 371.83 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 83,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,806.76/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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