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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.60 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.60 and 228.32 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.60 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.60 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.60 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 85,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,072.03/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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