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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 342.78 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 342.78 and 208.94 is: 288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 342.78 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/342.78 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 342.78 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 71,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,618.74/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.30

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