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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 372.30 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 372.30 and 219.48 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 372.30 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/372.30 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 372.30 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 81,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,712.40/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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