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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.51 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.51 and 232.83 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.51 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.51 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.51 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 86,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,731.50/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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