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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 372.30 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 372.30 and 207.50 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 372.30 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/372.30 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 372.30 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 77,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,252.25/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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