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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 341.88 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 341.88 and 217.04 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 341.88 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/341.88 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 341.88 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 74,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,201.64/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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