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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.47 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.47 and 94.32 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.47 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.47 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.47 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 35,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131.37/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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