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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 342.78 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 342.78 and 207.22 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 342.78 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/342.78 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 342.78 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 71,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030.87/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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