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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 342.50 and 217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 342.50 and 217.21 is: 299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 342.50 = 217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/342.50 = 217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 342.50 × 217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 74,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,392.44/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.74

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