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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 372.07 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 372.07 and 65.46 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 372.07 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/372.07 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 372.07 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 24,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355.70/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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