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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 373.07 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 373.07 and 145.68 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 373.07 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/373.07 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 373.07 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 54,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348.11/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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