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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.98 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.98 and 222.39 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.98 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.98 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.98 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 82,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,947.58/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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