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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.61 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.61 and 207.03 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.61 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.61 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.61 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 77,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142.35/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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