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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.06 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.06 and 152.04 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.06 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.06 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.06 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 56,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568.00/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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