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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 342.68 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 342.68 and 226.88 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 342.68 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/342.68 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 342.68 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 77,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,747.24/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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