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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.15 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.15 and 151.74 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.15 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.15 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.15 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 56,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,470.04/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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