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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 372.22 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 372.22 and 146.09 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 372.22 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/372.22 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 372.22 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 54,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377.62/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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