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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 342.33 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 342.33 and 204.61 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 342.33 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/342.33 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 342.33 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 70,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,044.14/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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