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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 373.11 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 373.11 and 212.30 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 373.11 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/373.11 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 373.11 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 79,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.25/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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