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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.51 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.51 and 223.03 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.51 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.51 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.51 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 83,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,080.91/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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