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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 342.31 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 342.31 and 216.98 is: 299.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 342.31 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/342.31 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 342.31 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 74,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,274.42/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.41

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