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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 342.84 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 342.84 and 209.46 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 342.84 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/342.84 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 342.84 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 71,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,810.77/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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