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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 371.28 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 371.28 and 244.28 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 371.28 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/371.28 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 371.28 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 90,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,696.28/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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