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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372.15 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372.15 and 209.45 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 372.15 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/372.15 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 372.15 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 77,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,944.96/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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