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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.99 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.99 and 223.74 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.99 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.99 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.99 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 76,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,740.58/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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