Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 373.50 and 231.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248.58, 373.50 and 231.60 is: 347.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248.58 : 373.50 = 231.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248.58/373.50 = 231.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248.58x = 373.50 × 231.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248.58x = 86,502.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,502.60/248.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347.99
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