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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 371.82 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 371.82 and 207.20 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 371.82 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/371.82 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 371.82 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 77,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,041.10/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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