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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 373.68 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 373.68 and 228.42 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 373.68 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/373.68 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 373.68 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 85,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.99/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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