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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 342.93 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 342.93 and 209.28 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 342.93 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/342.93 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 342.93 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 71,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,770.46/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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