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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.15 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.15 and 233.33 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.15 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.15 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.15 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 86,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,831.90/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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