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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.12 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.12 and 223.20 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.12 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.12 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.12 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 76,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,361.18/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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