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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 371.76 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 371.76 and 203.22 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 371.76 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/371.76 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 371.76 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 75,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,549.07/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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