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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 372.06 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 372.06 and 213.80 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 372.06 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/372.06 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 372.06 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 79,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544.57/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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