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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 342.53 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 342.53 and 209.29 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 342.53 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/342.53 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 342.53 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 71,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,686.39/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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