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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 342.70 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 342.70 and 231.88 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 342.70 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/342.70 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 342.70 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 79,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,465.28/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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