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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 372.27 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 372.27 and 94.22 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 372.27 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/372.27 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 372.27 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 35,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.42/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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