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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.01 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.01 and 211.49 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.01 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.01 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.01 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 78,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,675.64/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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