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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 343.50 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 343.50 and 225.40 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 343.50 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/343.50 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 343.50 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 77,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,424.90/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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