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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 342.40 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 342.40 and 209.04 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 342.40 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/342.40 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 342.40 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 71,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,575.30/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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