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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.29 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.29 and 223.35 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.29 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.29 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.29 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 83,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,374.32/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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