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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 372.69 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 372.69 and 145.43 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 372.69 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/372.69 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 372.69 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 54,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,197.72/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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