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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 341.63 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 341.63 and 213.14 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 341.63 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/341.63 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 341.63 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 72,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,812.24/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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