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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 343.04 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 343.04 and 225.05 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 343.04 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/343.04 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 343.04 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 77,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,198.31/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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