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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 371.88 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 371.88 and 230.64 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 371.88 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/371.88 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 371.88 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 85,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770.40/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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