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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 372.70 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 372.70 and 210.30 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 372.70 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/372.70 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 372.70 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 78,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,378.81/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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