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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 374.03 and 226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 374.03 and 226.15 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 374.03 = 226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/374.03 = 226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 374.03 × 226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 84,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,586.88/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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