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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 372.04 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 372.04 and 207.36 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 372.04 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/372.04 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 372.04 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 77,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146.86/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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