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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.85, 373.29 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.85, 373.29 and 66.24 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.85 : 373.29 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.85/373.29 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.85x = 373.29 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.85x = 24,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726.73/248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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