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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 372.61 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 372.61 and 231.31 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 372.61 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/372.61 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 372.61 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 86,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188.42/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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