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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 372.54 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 372.54 and 223.31 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 372.54 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/372.54 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 372.54 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 83,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,192.84/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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