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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 341.69 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 341.69 and 214.90 is: 295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 341.69 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/341.69 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 341.69 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 73,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,427.25/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.95

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