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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 371 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 371 and 228.78 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 371 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/371 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 371 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 84,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,877.38/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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