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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 342.02 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 342.02 and 211.16 is: 291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 342.02 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/342.02 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 342.02 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 72,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,222.33/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.12

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