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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 343.17 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 343.17 and 212.13 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 343.17 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/343.17 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 343.17 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 72,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,796.65/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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