Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372 and 219.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248, 372 and 219.38 is: 329.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248 : 372 = 219.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248/372 = 219.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248x = 372 × 219.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248x = 81,609.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,609.36/248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329.07
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