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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 342.50 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 342.50 and 211.86 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 342.50 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/342.50 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 342.50 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 72,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560.99/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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