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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.24 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.24 and 86.48 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.24 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.24 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.24 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 32,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,277.80/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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