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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372.08 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372.08 and 204.54 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 372.08 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/372.08 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 372.08 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 76,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,104.22/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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