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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 372.59 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 372.59 and 222.83 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 372.59 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/372.59 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 372.59 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 83,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023.49/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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