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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 372.95 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 372.95 and 207.18 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 372.95 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/372.95 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 372.95 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 77,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,267.78/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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