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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 342.82 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 342.82 and 228.46 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 342.82 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/342.82 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 342.82 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 78,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,320.66/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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