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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 372.12 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 372.12 and 65.46 is: 98.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 372.12 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/372.12 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 372.12 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 24,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359.58/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.20

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