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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 343.34 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 343.34 and 207.27 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 343.34 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/343.34 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 343.34 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 71,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,163.05/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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