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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.08 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.08 and 212.80 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.08 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.08 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.08 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 72,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,794.62/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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