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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 341.90 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 341.90 and 215.27 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 341.90 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/341.90 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 341.90 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 73,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,600.12/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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