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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 372.12 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 372.12 and 232.06 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 372.12 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/372.12 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 372.12 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 86,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,354.17/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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