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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 342.60 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 342.60 and 211.94 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 342.60 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/342.60 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 342.60 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 72,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,610.64/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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