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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 372.68 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 372.68 and 218.09 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 372.68 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/372.68 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 372.68 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 81,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276.46/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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