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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 340.80 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 340.80 and 219.32 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 340.80 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/340.80 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 340.80 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 74,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,744.26/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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