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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 371.46 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 371.46 and 145.60 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 371.46 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/371.46 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 371.46 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 54,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.58/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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