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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 372.24 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 372.24 and 214.32 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 372.24 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/372.24 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 372.24 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 79,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,778.48/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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