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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 344.67 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 344.67 and 244.98 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 344.67 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/344.67 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 344.67 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 84,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,437.26/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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