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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 372.14 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 372.14 and 65.47 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 372.14 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/372.14 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 372.14 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 24,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.46/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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