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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.43 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.43 and 204.39 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.43 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.43 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.43 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 69,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,989.27/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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