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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.36 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.36 and 86.03 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.36 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.36 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.36 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 32,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,032.27/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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