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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 342.66 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 342.66 and 216.12 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 342.66 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/342.66 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 342.66 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 74,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,055.68/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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