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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.46 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.46 and 199.21 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.46 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.46 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.46 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 74,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197.76/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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