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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.37, 372.16 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.37, 372.16 and 209.67 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.37 : 372.16 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.37/372.16 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.37x = 372.16 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.37x = 78,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,030.79/248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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