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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 373.59 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 373.59 and 203.18 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 373.59 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/373.59 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 373.59 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 75,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,904.15/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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