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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 341.58 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 341.58 and 242.38 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 341.58 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/341.58 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 341.58 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 82,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,792.16/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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