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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.01 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.01 and 202.71 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.01 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.01 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.01 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 75,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,207.44/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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