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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 371.58 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 371.58 and 230.29 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 371.58 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/371.58 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 371.58 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 85,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,571.16/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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