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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 371.92 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 371.92 and 224.71 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 371.92 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/371.92 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 371.92 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 83,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,574.14/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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