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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 372.54 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 372.54 and 92.22 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 372.54 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/372.54 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 372.54 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 34,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.77/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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