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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 342.36 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 342.36 and 199.08 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 342.36 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/342.36 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 342.36 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 68,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,157.03/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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