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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 373.12 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 373.12 and 215.84 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 373.12 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/373.12 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 373.12 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 80,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,534.22/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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