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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 370.37 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 370.37 and 241.68 is: 360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 370.37 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/370.37 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 370.37 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 89,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,509.81/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.69

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