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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.22 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.22 and 221.24 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.22 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.22 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.22 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 82,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,349.95/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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