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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.49 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.49 and 227.25 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.49 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.49 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.49 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 77,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,829.72/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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