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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.11 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.11 and 213.25 is: 294.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.11 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.11 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.11 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 72,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,954.96/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.05

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