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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 341.50 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 341.50 and 211 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 341.50 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/341.50 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 341.50 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 72,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,055.45/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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