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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 372.47 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 372.47 and 233.15 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 372.47 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/372.47 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 372.47 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 86,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,838.35/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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