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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 372.38 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 372.38 and 230.49 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 372.38 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/372.38 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 372.38 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 85,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,829.15/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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