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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 371.82 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 371.82 and 145.22 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 371.82 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/371.82 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 371.82 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 53,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,995.70/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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