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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 342.99 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 342.99 and 232 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 342.99 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/342.99 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 342.99 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 79,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,573.68/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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