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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 370.36 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 370.36 and 207.74 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 370.36 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/370.36 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 370.36 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 76,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,938.59/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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