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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.24 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.24 and 232.86 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.24 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.24 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.24 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 79,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,694.01/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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