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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 372.39 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 372.39 and 94.23 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 372.39 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/372.39 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 372.39 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 35,090.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090.31/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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