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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 371.04 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 371.04 and 230.25 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 371.04 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/371.04 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 371.04 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 85,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,431.96/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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