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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 371.43 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 371.43 and 230.77 is: 344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 371.43 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/371.43 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 371.43 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 85,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,713.04/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.46

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