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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 372.67 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 372.67 and 145.63 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 372.67 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/372.67 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 372.67 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 54,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272.03/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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