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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342.36 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342.36 and 217.38 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342.36 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342.36 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342.36 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 74,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,422.22/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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