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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.41 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.41 and 85.88 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.41 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.41 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.41 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 31,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982.14/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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