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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 372.44 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 372.44 and 229.64 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 372.44 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/372.44 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 372.44 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 85,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,527.12/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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