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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.86 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.86 and 220.20 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.86 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.86 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.86 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 82,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,103.77/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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