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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.83, 373.25 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.83, 373.25 and 152.44 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.83 : 373.25 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.83/373.25 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.83x = 373.25 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.83x = 56,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897.68/248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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