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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 372.35 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 372.35 and 65.62 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 372.35 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/372.35 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 372.35 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 24,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.61/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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