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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.38 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.38 and 65.63 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.38 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.38 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.38 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 24,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440.15/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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