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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 371.99 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 371.99 and 203.33 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 371.99 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/371.99 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 371.99 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 75,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,636.73/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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