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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.98, 343.38 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.98, 343.38 and 215.86 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.98 : 343.38 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.98/343.38 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.98x = 343.38 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.98x = 74,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,121.15/248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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