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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 341.88 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 341.88 and 241.04 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 341.88 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/341.88 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 341.88 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 82,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,406.76/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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