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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 371.94 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 371.94 and 214.26 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 371.94 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/371.94 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 371.94 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 79,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,691.86/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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