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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.36 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.36 and 151.92 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.36 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.36 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.36 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 56,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568.93/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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