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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 372.41 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 372.41 and 65.67 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 372.41 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/372.41 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 372.41 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 24,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,455.84/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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