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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 342.15 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 342.15 and 204.34 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 342.15 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/342.15 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 342.15 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 69,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,914.93/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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