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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 371.81 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 371.81 and 221.36 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 371.81 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/371.81 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 371.81 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 82,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,303.86/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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