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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 371.65 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 371.65 and 213.52 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 371.65 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/371.65 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 371.65 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 79,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,354.71/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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