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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 372.48 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 372.48 and 207.84 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 372.48 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/372.48 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 372.48 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 77,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,416.24/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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