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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 372.24 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 372.24 and 213.24 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 372.24 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/372.24 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 372.24 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 79,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,376.46/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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