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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 373.14 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 373.14 and 152.16 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 373.14 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/373.14 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 373.14 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 56,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,776.98/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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