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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 372.37 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 372.37 and 221.21 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 372.37 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/372.37 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 372.37 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 82,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,370.86/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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