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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 372.06 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 372.06 and 227.69 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 372.06 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/372.06 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 372.06 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 84,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,714.34/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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