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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 372.33 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 372.33 and 213.98 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 372.33 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/372.33 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 372.33 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 79,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,669.31/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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