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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 341.88 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 341.88 and 201.52 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 341.88 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/341.88 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 341.88 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 68,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,893.95/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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