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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 342 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 342 and 235 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 342 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/342 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 342 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 80,370
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,370/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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