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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.23 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.23 and 65.57 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.23 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.23 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.23 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 24,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.12/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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