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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.62 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.62 and 209.95 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.62 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.62 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.62 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 78,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,231.16/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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