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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 372.83 and 213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 372.83 and 213.83 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 372.83 = 213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/372.83 = 213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 372.83 × 213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 79,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723.71/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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