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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 341.69 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 341.69 and 242.01 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 341.69 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/341.69 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 341.69 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 82,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,691.19/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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