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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.14 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.14 and 213.50 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.14 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.14 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.14 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 73,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,046.89/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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