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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.68 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.68 and 152.28 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.68 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.68 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.68 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 56,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,751.71/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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