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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 342.88 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 342.88 and 215.96 is: 298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 342.88 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/342.88 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 342.88 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 74,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,048.36/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.15

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