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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 340.29 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 340.29 and 246.92 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 340.29 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/340.29 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 340.29 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 84,022.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022.71/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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