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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.48 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.48 and 207.36 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.48 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.48 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.48 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 77,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,237.45/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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