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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.70 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.70 and 207.64 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.70 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.70 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.70 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 77,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,388.15/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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