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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 342.72 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 342.72 and 240.02 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 342.72 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/342.72 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 342.72 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 82,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,257.94/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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