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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 514.80 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 514.80 and 248.25 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 514.80 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/514.80 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 514.80 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 127,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799.10/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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