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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 341.50 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 341.50 and 240.67 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 341.50 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/341.50 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 341.50 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 82,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,187.10/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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