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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.21 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.21 and 145.41 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.21 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.21 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.21 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 54,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124.03/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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