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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.60 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.60 and 202.80 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.60 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.60 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.60 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 75,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.28/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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