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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 371.80 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 371.80 and 207.68 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 371.80 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/371.80 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 371.80 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 77,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.42/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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