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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 373.41 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 373.41 and 222.84 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 373.41 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/373.41 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 373.41 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 83,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210.68/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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