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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 373.52 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 373.52 and 151.46 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 373.52 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/373.52 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 373.52 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 56,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573.34/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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