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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.83, 373.21 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.83, 373.21 and 66.24 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.83 : 373.21 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.83/373.21 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.83x = 373.21 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.83x = 24,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.37/248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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