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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 370.62 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 370.62 and 243.78 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 370.62 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/370.62 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 370.62 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 90,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,349.74/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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