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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 342.72 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 342.72 and 212.16 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 342.72 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/342.72 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 342.72 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 72,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,711.48/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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