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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 373.74 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 373.74 and 223.48 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 373.74 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/373.74 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 373.74 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 83,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,523.42/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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