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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 372.22 and 85.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 372.22 and 85.93 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 372.22 = 85.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/372.22 = 85.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 372.22 × 85.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 31,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.04/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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