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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 373.34 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 373.34 and 66.32 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 373.34 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/373.34 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 373.34 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 24,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759.91/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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