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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.15 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.15 and 248.20 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.15 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.15 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.15 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 95,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,594.23/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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