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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 372.30 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 372.30 and 222.69 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 372.30 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/372.30 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 372.30 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 82,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,905.63/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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