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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 372.35 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 372.35 and 205.04 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 372.35 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/372.35 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 372.35 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 76,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,346.64/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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