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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 372.13 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 372.13 and 225.81 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 372.13 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/372.13 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 372.13 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 84,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,030.11/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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