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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 341.73 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 341.73 and 201.32 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 341.73 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/341.73 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 341.73 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 68,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795.37/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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