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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.27 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.27 and 221.06 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.27 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.27 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.27 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 82,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,071.64/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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