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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 372.13 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 372.13 and 222.53 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 372.13 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/372.13 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 372.13 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 82,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,807.67/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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