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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 373.20 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 373.20 and 219.86 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 373.20 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/373.20 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 373.20 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 82,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,051.75/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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