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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 371.70 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 371.70 and 157.12 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 371.70 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/371.70 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 371.70 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 58,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.50/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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