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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 372.45 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 372.45 and 221.28 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 372.45 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/372.45 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 372.45 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 82,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,415.74/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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