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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 370.03 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 370.03 and 232.88 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 370.03 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/370.03 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 370.03 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 86,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,172.59/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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