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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 372.53 and 222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 372.53 and 222.97 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 372.53 = 222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/372.53 = 222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 372.53 × 222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 83,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,063.01/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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