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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 369.72 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 369.72 and 228.60 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 369.72 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/369.72 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 369.72 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 84,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,517.99/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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