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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 342.51 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 342.51 and 220.76 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 342.51 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/342.51 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 342.51 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 75,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,612.51/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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