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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 372.01 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 372.01 and 227.66 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 372.01 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/372.01 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 372.01 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 84,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,689.94/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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