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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 372.48 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 372.48 and 224.64 is: 336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 372.48 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/372.48 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 372.48 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 83,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,673.91/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.45

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