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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 372.12 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 372.12 and 232.08 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 372.12 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/372.12 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 372.12 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 86,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361.61/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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