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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 341.34 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 341.34 and 218.46 is: 300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 341.34 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/341.34 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 341.34 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 74,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,569.14/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.56

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