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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 373.20 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 373.20 and 232.72 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 373.20 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/373.20 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 373.20 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 86,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,851.10/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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