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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 342.80 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 342.80 and 220.64 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 342.80 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/342.80 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 342.80 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 75,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,635.39/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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