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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 372.24 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 372.24 and 211.64 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 372.24 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/372.24 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 372.24 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 78,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,777.95/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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