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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 372.38 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 372.38 and 85.88 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 372.38 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/372.38 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 372.38 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 31,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,979.99/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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