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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 374.07 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 374.07 and 223.05 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 374.07 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/374.07 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 374.07 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 83,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,436.31/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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