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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 372.90 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 372.90 and 227.94 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 372.90 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/372.90 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 372.90 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 84,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,998.83/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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