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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.17, 342.05 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.17, 342.05 and 214.91 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.17 : 342.05 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.17/342.05 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.17x = 342.05 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.17x = 73,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,510.03/248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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