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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 342.99 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 342.99 and 230.83 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 342.99 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/342.99 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 342.99 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 79,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171.52/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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