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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.12 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.12 and 217.71 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.12 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.12 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.12 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 81,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014.93/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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