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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 372.59 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 372.59 and 220.38 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 372.59 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/372.59 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 372.59 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 82,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,108.42/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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