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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 371.23 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 371.23 and 231.63 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 371.23 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/371.23 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 371.23 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 85,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,989.25/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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