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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.24 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.24 and 183.28 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.24 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.24 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.24 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 68,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,224.15/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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