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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 342.54 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 342.54 and 226.50 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 342.54 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/342.54 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 342.54 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 77,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,585.31/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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