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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 373.46 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 373.46 and 216.24 is: 324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 373.46 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/373.46 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 373.46 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 80,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,756.99/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.79

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