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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 371.65 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 371.65 and 218.97 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 371.65 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/371.65 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 371.65 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 81,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.20/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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