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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 372.50 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 372.50 and 207.64 is: 311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 372.50 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/372.50 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 372.50 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 77,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345.90/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.33

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