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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 370.60 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 370.60 and 220.57 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 370.60 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/370.60 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 370.60 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 81,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,743.24/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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