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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 342.96 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 342.96 and 215.84 is: 298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 342.96 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/342.96 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 342.96 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 74,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,024.49/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.20

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