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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 372.26 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 372.26 and 65.58 is: 98.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 372.26 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/372.26 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 372.26 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 24,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412.81/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.37

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