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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 373.02 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 373.02 and 202.80 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 373.02 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/373.02 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 373.02 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 75,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,647.44/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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