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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 371.83 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 371.83 and 212.01 is: 316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 371.83 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/371.83 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 371.83 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 78,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,832.54/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.63

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