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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 372.87 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 372.87 and 213.98 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 372.87 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/372.87 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 372.87 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 79,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,784.86/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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